- Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Texas Rangers
- Event Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
- Broadcast: Rangers Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Pittsburgh (+125) Texas (-145)
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (13-10) are set to visit Globe Life Field on Thursday, facing off against the Texas Rangers (12-11). Betting odds for the game show Pittsburgh at +125 and Texas at -145, with an over/under line set at 8.5. The starting pitchers are Bubba Chandler and Jacob deGrom.
The Pirates boast a slugging percentage of .393 and have struck out 211 times, while drawing 95 walks. They have secured 111 RBIs and accumulated 200 hits this season, with a batting average of .250. The team has recorded 32 doubles and a total of 26 home runs. Pittsburgh has scored 114 runs with an on-base percentage of .337, averaging 5.0 runs per game, which ranks them 9th in the league.
Pittsburgh shows a K/BB ratio of 2.26 and a staff WHIP of 1.29. Their pitchers have allowed 16 home runs and a total of 93 runs (9th in MLB). The Pirates’ batting average against stands at 177 hits (7.5 per 9 innings) along with 78 earned runs. Their team ERA is currently 3.31 (4th in the league), with pitchers striking out 217 batters. The Pirates have issued 96 walks and their FIP for the season is 3.60.
Pittsburgh has utilized 83 relief pitchers this season, with relievers inheriting 24 base runners—29.2% of whom have scored. The bullpen has achieved 20 holds, ranking 4th in the league. Pirates’ relievers have entered 22 times with base runners on and faced 33 high-leverage situations. They have recorded 4 saves while failing in 5 out of 9 save opportunities, resulting in a 44.4% save rate across 29 save chances.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have tallied 637 putouts, 188 assists, and 14 errors this season, resulting in a fielding percentage of .983, placing them 21st in the league with 17 double plays. They are converting 69.9% of balls in play into outs over their 1,911 innings, ranking 19th in majors.
Chandler holds a career record of 5-2 with a FIP of 3.64, facing 209 hitters in the MLB. He has allowed 38 hits (6.7 hits per 9 innings) and has issued 17 walks. His earned run average stands at 3.70 (21 earned runs) and his career WHIP is 1.076. Over 51 innings, Chandler has amassed 48 strikeouts in his professional career.
The Texas Rangers have a season OBP of .317 and a batting average of .240. They have struck out 219 times (7th in league) and registered 186 hits. Texas has also hit 24 home runs and driven in 92 runs. Their slugging percentage is .393 with an average of 4.22 runs per game, ranking 19th in MLB. They have recorded 40 doubles with 85 walks and scored 97 runs.
The Rangers’ pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.274 and a FIP of 4.00. They rank 7th in MLB for total hits allowed with 175. Texas pitchers have surrendered 83 runs this season, maintaining an ERA of 3.46 (77 earned runs allowed). Their strikeout to walk ratio currently stands at 9.40 (210 strikeouts to 80 walks), having given up 25 home runs while allowing 3.73 runs per 9 innings (5th in baseball).
With a save percentage of 66.7%, the Rangers have deployed 82 relief pitchers this season. Their relievers have participated in 28 high-leverage situations and taken the field 23 times with runners on base. Texas has been in 29 save situations, earning 19 holds with 3 blown saves. In 9 save opportunities, they have successfully converted 6 saves and their inherited scoring percentage from 35 inherited base runners is 22.9%.
Defensively, the Texas Rangers have turned 15 double plays, achieving a fielding percentage of .988 (8th in MLB). They have made 168 assists, committed 9 errors, and accumulated 602 putouts this year. Their defensive efficiency is 70.4% over 1,806 innings played, placing them 14th in MLB.
In his professional career, deGrom has allowed 1,188 hits while recording 1,876 strikeouts across 1,558 innings pitched. With a career record of 97-65, he maintains a 2.57 ERA, yielding 6.9 hits per 9 innings. He has given up a total of 445 earned runs, posting a WHIP of 0.988 and a FIP of 2.5. His K/BB ratio stands at 5.34 after facing 6,123 opposing hitters in his MLB career.
What are your predictions for tonight’s MLB match in terms of the spread or moneyline?
Selection: Bet on Pittsburgh (+125)
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